Time returned to the moment when the lunar phase had just changed.
After watching Zong Shen step onto the teleportation array leading directly to the temple, Uma left.
Her first choice was to head to the prince's quarters.
There, she met Prince Ayub, who was handling official affairs in his study.
As an awakened native, he had matters that required his personal attention every day.
And in the process, he earned varying amounts of points, much like the system rewards received by the Lords.
Jonathan earned points by fighting.
Prince Ayub, on the other hand, earned corresponding points by developing the forces under his command.
Through Point Exchange, he could rapidly expand his forces.
For any major figure among the native factions, becoming an awakened one was an enormous opportunity.
That was why he personally handled his daily affairs, afraid that some oversight might occur.
Upon receiving news of Uma's return, he deliberately set aside his work.
Compared with the matter of the Fate Component, even his routine daily affairs had to be postponed for the moment.
At his signal, the personal guard attendant opened the door.
Prince Ayub briefly tidied the memorials on his desk before looking up at the travel-worn Uma.
"How did it go?"
"Is there anything suspicious about that Jasimhe?"
He took the initiative to ask.
Standing before the desk, Uma bowed slightly and delivered her report concisely.
"Neither the Heart-Questioning Charm nor Mind Detection showed any abnormalities."
"Following your instructions, I have sent him to the Main Temple within the city."
"I believe there will soon be further results."
After hearing her report, Prince Ayub nodded.
"You've worked hard."
He suddenly paused. After pondering for a moment, he abruptly changed the subject.
"Uma, would you like to take a few days off?"
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